After My Fiancée's Sworn Brother Posted a "Blessing" Video, I Married Someone Else Chapter 2

My heart plummeted. I'd seen Liam wearing an identical pair when he tried on his groomsman's suit last time.

"Wait, Ryan, don't misunderstand…"

As she stammered, I quickly took a screenshot and sent it to the group chat.

"There's a clear distinction between genders. Aren't you worried about misunderstandings if you're so careless?"

Soon, Liam's voice, hoarse and low, cut in.

"I'm so sorry, Ryan… The main bathroom pipe broke, so I just used Chloe's bathroom to shower. I might have forgotten to pick them up."

"Don't get the wrong idea, it was just this once. It won't happen again."

"I forgot, I actually washed it with their clothes this afternoon. It was probably an oversight when I was putting things away."

"It might have even hung on Leo's clothes hook and accidentally got carried over. It's nothing serious, really!"

Three different explanations for one item. The more they explained, the guiltier they sounded. I couldn't help but remember that Chloe had undergone a vaginal rejuvenation surgery. My fists clenched.

"Alright. Then I want to see a DNA paternity test for Chloe and Leo. We'll get married when the results are in."

Silence again filled the group chat. But almost immediately, Mrs. Miller's message popped up.

"Hey, what exactly do you mean by this? First the gold chain, then a video late at night, and now you want a DNA test? Are we even getting married tomorrow? You're pushing it too far, acting like our feelings don't matter!"

Through the audio message, I could faintly hear suppressed sobs. Chloe disconnected the FaceTime and called me directly.

"What do you want? We're getting married tomorrow, why are you acting crazy? They already explained it, it was an accident with the laundry! Is it really that big of a deal?"

I took a deep breath, steadying my voice.

"We've moved past that. I'm talking about the paternity test now. Chloe, if you have nothing to hide, take Leo for the test. Otherwise, this wedding is off tomorrow."

A few seconds of silence on the other end. Her voice was helpless.

"I have nothing to hide, but Leo just fell asleep. And it's so late, where can we even go for a test? What if he throws a tantrum? Please, just listen. We'll get married tomorrow, and I'll take him for the test right after, okay?"

She was trying to appease me, just like she always did. But a cold dread spread through me.

"Do you know that when you're guilty, you'll accept anything, no matter how outrageous?"

"You haven't once asked why I'm asking you for a DNA test with a child who's supposedly your adoptive brother's. A normal person would find such a request absurd. Only you find it normal. What does that tell you?"

She was silent for a while. The next instant, Leo started crying. Mrs. Miller's angry voice came through the phone.

"This is a disaster! This son-in-law hasn't even entered the family and he's already tearing our home apart! Liam may be a sponsored child, but I've raised him as my own!"

"Chloe! Is this the good son-in-law you found me?! Insulting family like this, are you trying to kill us with anger?!"

Chloe sighed.

"Ryan, you can mess with me all you want, but please don't mess with my parents. They have to get up early tomorrow."

"And I told you, Liam was tricked into raising a child that wasn't his when he was younger."

"Stop fighting, go get some rest."

She hung up. I pulled on my clothes and headed straight for the Miller house. I wouldn't find peace until this was cleared up. My mom looked at me hesitantly.

"Ryan, are you really sure? The video's gone, what if they manipulate us? Her mom is already difficult, and now…"

I shook my head.

"I trust my gut."

When the three of us arrived at the Miller house, it was in chaos. Liam was wailing hysterically.

"I should just die! Why did I ever come back? Why was I soft-hearted enough to take in this child and be misunderstood like this?!"

Mrs. Miller glared at me, annoyed.

"Are you determined to cause trouble? You've come to our house now. Do you just want to see us fall apart?"